Terms And Conditions

DOLPHIN ADVENTURES CRUISE – TERMS & CONDITIONS

General Terms and Conditions of Sale and Contract

DOLPHIN ADVENTURES CRUISE
Swim with Wild Dolphins Cruises — Red Sea, Egypt
Departures from Marsa Alam
Website: dolphinadventurescruise.com
Email: info@dolphinadventurescruise.com


1. Scope of Application

These general terms and conditions of sale and contract (hereinafter “T&Cs”) govern all contractual relationships between any participant (hereinafter “the Client”) and Dolphin Adventures Cruise (hereinafter “the Organiser”), for all services offered.

By proceeding with a booking, the Client acknowledges having read, understood, and unconditionally accepted these T&Cs in their entirety.


2. Registration, Confirmation and Payment

2.1 Booking Validation

Any booking is considered confirmed upon:

  • Completion of the booking form or online acceptance
  • Payment of the required deposit

2.2 Deposit

A deposit of 50% of the total cruise price is required at the time of booking.

A provisional booking without deposit is valid for a maximum of 72 hours, after which it may be cancelled without notice.


2.3 Balance

The remaining balance (50%) must be paid no later than 28 days before departure.

For bookings made less than 28 days before departure, full payment is required at the time of booking.

Failure to pay within the specified timeframe may result in cancellation without refund of the deposit.


2.4 Payment Methods

Payments may be made via bank transfer, credit card (Stripe), or any method specified by the Organiser.

Any bank or transaction fees are the responsibility of the Client.


3. Prices and Price Modifications

All prices are indicated in euros (€) and are per person, unless otherwise stated.

Prices may be modified prior to confirmation of booking.

After confirmation, prices may only be adjusted in the case of:

  • Significant increase in fuel costs
  • Changes in government taxes
  • Exchange rate variations exceeding 5%

If the price increase exceeds 10%, the Client may cancel with a full refund.


4. Cancellation Conditions and Refunds

4.1 Administrative Fees

A non-refundable administrative fee of €50 per person applies to all cancellations.


4.2 Cancellation by the Client

Notice Before DepartureApplicable Penalty
More than 8 weeksFull refund (excluding admin fee)
6–8 weeks50% of deposit retained
4–6 weeks100% of deposit retained
Less than 4 weeksNo refund

4.3 No-Show

Failure to attend on the day of departure without prior notice results in no refund. The full amount remains due.


4.4 Late Arrival

Late arrival may result in refusal of boarding without compensation.


4.5 Cancellation by the Organiser

The Organiser reserves the right to cancel in case of:

  • Insufficient number of participants
  • Weather conditions
  • Government restrictions or force majeure

In such cases, all payments will be refunded. No additional compensation applies.


5. Included Services

  • Transfers between Marsa Alam airport and the boat
  • 7 nights onboard in shared double cabin
  • Full board meals
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Dolphin swimming sessions
  • Government taxes and environmental fees
  • Supervision by qualified guides

6. Not Included

  • International flights
  • Entry visa
  • Insurance (mandatory)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips (recommended €100 per person per week)
  • Optional excursions or activities

7. Insurance

All participants must hold valid travel insurance covering cancellation, medical assistance, and repatriation.

The Organiser accepts no responsibility for insufficient coverage.


8. Participation Conditions

Participants must:

  • Be at least 8 years old
  • Be able to swim
  • Be in good health

The Organiser reserves the right to refuse participation if safety is compromised.


9. Liability

The Organiser shall not be held liable for:

  • Client negligence
  • Weather conditions
  • Third-party actions
  • External circumstances beyond control

10. Travel Documents

The Client is responsible for:

  • Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
  • Visa requirements

11. Programme Modifications

The itinerary may be modified due to operational, weather, or safety reasons without compensation.


12. Complaints

Any complaint must be submitted in writing within 10 days after the end of the trip.


13. Applicable Law

These terms are governed by applicable international tourism regulations.


14. Acceptance of Terms

By confirming a booking, the Client accepts these Terms and Conditions in full.